Allentown’s link to Grand Island: Page 4 The Allentown Neighbor

June - July - August 2017 Volume 52, Number 2

Published quarterly by The Allentown Association Inc., 61 College St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14201 Phone: (716) 881-1024 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.allentown.org For real: A new Allen St. begins next year By RICHARD R. HAYNES The new Allen Street – with an ur- ban streetscape that’s attractive, safer and unique to Allentown – is a long time coming. It was nearly 8 years ago that the Association’s Allen Street Design Task Force began to work on ideas. It got a grant from the Oshei Foundation, sent out questionnaires, held a “town hall” meeting, and in 2011 produced the “Allen Street Re-Imagined” report by architect Adam Sokol that envisioned a curbless European-style street. The plan percolated for a couple of years and emerged in 2014 as the Allen Street Extension Project – a rebuilding of Allen from Main Street west to Wadsworth and the addition of a pedes- trian/bicycle pathway across Allen three blocks into the BNMC. Different shades of concrete will delineate the 8-foot pedestrian lane; the 4-foot At the time, it seemed the project area for trees, bollards and other elements, and the 8-foot parking lane. might begin in June 2015, starting with the pathway. Then it was to begin in spring 2016. Then spring 2017. Get ready for a busy summer Along the way, there were five pub- Allen Street will be as popular a Elmwood and Wadsworth Street up lic meetings that sometimes became destination as ever this summer with to Hudson Street. heated over specifics such as parking. the Allentown Art Festival/Allen Both festivals open at 10 a.m. There was trouble acquiring some of West Festival, the monthly First Fri- each day and go on until 7 p.m. on the land needed for the pathway. Since day Gallery Walks, and the Buffalo Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. Allentown is a historic district, the de- Infringement Festival bringing in the New at Allen West this year is the sign had to be approved by the State crowds. return of the Association’s hot dog Historic Preservation Office, which ALLEN WEST stand, which had a decades-long run finally did so in February. On the weekend of June 10 and at Delaware and Edward streets. It’ll Now the project’s on for spring 11, the Allentown Village Society’s serve Sahlen’s hot dogs and soft 2018. Allentown Art Festival will take over drinks, and perhaps veggie burgers City Engineer Michael J. Finn told its usual territory centered around and smoked sausages. Allentown Association directors at a Delaware Avenue, while the Associ- About 160 artists, crafters and meeting May 9 what to expect: ation’s largest fundraising event, the various vendors will have booths. One block at time, Allen will be Allen West Festival occupies its usu- Continued on Page 15 Continued on Page 14 al territory: Allen Street west of Page 2

Canopy of Neighbors extends services to Allentown household decluttering, minor repairs and furniture assem- Helps senior citizens age in place bly. Good news for Allentown seniors: Canopy of Neigh- Socialization: This is especially important for people bors is expanding its service territory into our neighbor- living alone, to help them avoid isolation and get out to hood. enjoy activities and make friends. Canopy sponsors several Canopy is a non-profit organization of people 62 and events: older who support each other, and enjoy the support of vol- A coffee club that meets at 9 a.m. the first and third unteers, to maintain active lifestyles as they age in place. Thursdays of each month at Canopy, usually with a speak- There are about 350 such operations nationwide. Buffa- er, storyteller or poet. lo’s Canopy of Neighbors was founded 7 years ago and is A yoga class that meets at 10 a.m. Wednesdays in Bap- headquartered at 805 Delaware Ave. in Temple Beth Zi- tist Manor, 276 Linwood Ave. on’s community building behind its iconic sanctuary struc- Lunch at Hamlin House at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday ture. Until now it has concentrated on building member- of each month for an all-inclusive price of $10. ship and volunteer base in the Elmwood Village-Linwood Free attendance at the final Thursday night full-dress neighborhoods north of Allentown. rehearsal of plays at Irish Classical Theater. Senior Allentowners who love their independence and A monthly movie excursion the first Tuesday of each would prefer to stay out of assisted living for as long as month. possible should consider what Canopy of Neighbors can Classes in various activities such as origami, writing, offer for modest membership fees. and recorder playing. Transportation: For those who can no longer drive, Special bus outings to places such as the Pierce-Arrow Canopy volunteers will take them to medical appointments, Museum, Botanical Gardens, Ellicottville, the Buffalo Zoo shopping excursions, hair appointments or other essential and the Miss Buffalo. trips. (Members call the office at least a week in advance to General membership fees are $400 a year for singles or reserve a volunteer’s time.) $600 for a two-person household. For those whose annual Assistance: Volunteers have helped members with income is below $39,000, membership is $120 a person. computer problems and with simple chores such as There are also special social memberships with tax- deductible dues and snowbird memberships for people who leave for the winter. Besides new members, Canopy is also hoping for new volunteers. Executive Director Sasha Yerkovich said volunteers find it rewarding to give up an hour or so of time to social- ize or assist someone who is grateful for their effort. Many have special skills or knowledge that they find gratifying to share. More information is at www.canopyofneighbors.org. To join Canopy, contact Yerkovich at 235-8133 or email [email protected]. To volunteer, contact Kathleen Daigler at the same phone number or email [email protected].

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Thinking about the future of our ‘Main Street’ By SETH AMMAN So get neighbors, legislators, and community Allentown Association President leaders into the place where you have a vision for “Main Streeters are Futurists,” Ed McHanon change. told the opening plenary of the National Main Co-work spaces for entrepreneurs could ener- Street Conference held May 1-3 in Pittsburgh. gize Allen Street. Co-work spaces exist in Buffa- A Main Streeter, in this context, is someone lo, but none along a mixed-use corridor like Al- who believes in the power of a mixed-use corri- len. Such shared spaces provide easy ways for dor that supports a lively, unique, and diverse workers to bounce ideas off each other and form array of buildings, people, and activities. collaborations when a company is in a startup McHanon, chair of the National Main Street phase. They can be open 24/7, which can be of Center, has served as an advisor to the National great benefit to hard-working entrepreneurs and Trust for Historic Preservation for almost a dec- Seth Amman brings more people onto the street to patronize ade and recently guided the Center’s refresh of its local establishments. preservation-based approach to downtown revitalization. Beware demolitions. A hole in the streetscape does not Interestingly, he followed the quote above with “… a contribute to the vitality of a neighborhood. city without a past is like a man without his memory.” Us- Could “maker spaces” − where people tinker, design, ing these two metaphors illustrates how a balance between and build − create a new work paradigm in second floor- the old and new, natural and unnatural, is necessary as we spaces in Allentown? The historic streetscape was made plan for change in our neighborhoods. up of seamstresses, blacksmiths, and box makers, but can To highlight some of what I learned at the conference, makers employing 3D printing, electronics, or robotics be here’s a list of ideas and strategies that we may start to the producers of today? A streetscape that features busi- consider right here in Allentown, and in the city at large: nesses both of production and consumption creates a di- Successful neighborhoods think small in big ways, and versity of activities and people, bringing vitality to it. Al- the most important economic development today is not len Street is quickly becoming a street led by consumption roads, but education. The knowledge-based economy is (largely bars and restaurants), and while this is not neces- growing rapidly, so we must think differently about what sarily negative, it is one-dimensional. Balance is required attracts this group of people to places like Allentown and to truly sustain success going forward. invest in a collaborative way. Lastly, how can Allen Street/Allentown be part of a Integrating exercise and wellness into a public space community wealth-building collaborative? In Cleveland, like a park, square, or the sidewalk can be an affordable some restaurants were buying lettuce 1,500 miles away, way to expose people to an historic building site, public but by partnering with a large hospital the community cre- space, or cause. The key is to build support for maximum ated a greenhouse to grow lettuce close to home while impact and to keep events free for maximum engagement. providing employment. Allentown is lucky to be in a We all have ideas on how to make our neighborhoods prime location to leverage several large institutions for better, but sometimes we don’t have the tools to get there. such social and economic benefit. One speaker suggested that the path to advocating for So much to process and work on, but I’m excited by change is really about educating others about the thing you the energy the conference gave me and look forward to are passionate about. “A picture is worth a thousand collaborating and working toward the Allentown of tomor- words,” the speaker said, “but a site visit is worth 10,000.” row!

Susan Lenahan, CRS, CBR Associate Broker 2007-2016 Agent of the Year

431 Delaware Ave., Buffalo [email protected] www.susanlenahan.com www.bnmc.org Your City Expert! Cell: 864-6757 Page 4 The Allentown Neighbor / Summer 2017

At left, is the River Lea mansion as it looked until a fire damaged it in 1934. At right, River Lea as it is today, needing a paint job and some trim repair. The Grand Island Historical Society wants to restore exterior to its original beauty. Louis Falley Allen’s Grand Island legacy Our neighborhood has his name, but the island has more of his history

By RICHARD R. HAYNES Society are formed within a few Since you’re reading this newsletter, you must know months of each other, both partly to something about Allentown – certainly at least where it is. protect the legacies of Lewis Falley But do you know anything about Allenton? Allen. Both are named after Lewis Falley Allen (1800-1890), a In Allentown, beautiful mansions sort of 19th century Renaissance man: cattle rancher, on Delaware Avenue had been razed, farmer, amateur architect, civic leader, author, publisher and now the homes on the east side of and real estate investor. Irving Place were targeted to build He had moved here from Massachusetts at age 27 with parking lots. In the planning stage was his bride of two years, the former Margaret Cleveland the West Side Arterial Highway, which (1801-1880), an aunt of Grover Cleveland. The Village of would have cut the neighborhood in Buffalo then had just 4,000 residents, but the L. F. Allen half to connect the Kensington Ex- had opened two years earlier and Buffalo was being cata- pressway with the Niagara Thruway. pulted into a period of extraordinary growth. On Grand Island, the state proposed to tear down Allentown began in 1829 as Allen’s 29-acre cattle ranch River Lea to build an 18-hole golf course in Beaver Island at the northeast corner of Buffalo at Old Guide Board Road State Park. (now North Street) and Williamsville Road (now Main In both Allentown and Grand Island, preservationists Street). According to oral tradition, as the cattle trod from won. Main Street to the pasture at what is now Days Park, the In 1965, the Niagara Frontier State Parks Commission meandering path they created became Allen Street. agreed to let the Grand Island Historical Society occupy Allenton began about 1850 as Allen’s 800-acre experi- and maintain the main portion of River Lea and develop it mental farm on the southern tip of Grand Island, which is as a museum. Right away, volunteers went to work paint- now part of Beaver Island State Park. Allen worked with ing, refurbishing the interior, fixing up the gardens overrun cows to improve milk production and with swine to im- with weeds and acquiring donations and Island memorabil- prove meat production. He planted thousands of fruit trees ia as well as antique furniture and clothing, said Historical – apple, pear, quince, cherry, plum and peach – as well as Society President Curtis Nestark. the area’s first grapevines. River Lea has had few owners in its 144-year histo- In 1866, he gave two parcels of the land to his son Wil- ry: The Allens, who sold it in 1887 to a syndicate, which liam Cleveland Allen, who in 1873 built River Lea, an ear- rented it to the James W. Tillinghast family, who pur- ly American-style farmhouse that has gone through some chased it in 1899. Zora and Edward Hussey bought it in changes but still stands. 1908. It was damaged by fire in 1934, at which time Mrs. Flash ahead about 100 years to 1962-63, when both the Hussey removed a porch and remodeled the interior, Allentown Association and the Grand Island Historical Continued on next page The Allentown Neighbor / Summer 2017 Page 5

State acquired River Lea by eminent domain Continued from previous page dividing the house cross-wise into two duplex apartments. After her death in 1957, the state acquired it by eminent domain to expand Beaver Island State Park. Today River Lea is a beautifully furnished museum dedicated to Grand Island's history and to Grover Cleve- land, who most certainly paid many visits to Allenton Farm as the nephew of the Allens. Its collections include vintage clothing, Indian arrowheads, photographs, and an- tique kitchen and farm implements. A State Parks maintenance supervisor lives in the small- er rear apartment. Nestark is happy about that because it means River Lea has someone watching over it all the time. The State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation takes care of the exterior of River Lea. It put a new roof on about 5 years ago. Today the house could use a paint job and some trim repair. Nestark says the Historical Society wants to replace the porch that got lost in post-fire renovations, restoring the historical authenticity of the exterior. He said an architect is on board, some funding is in place, and the Society is working on raising the rest. Want to visit River Lea? The Grand Island Historical Society hosts open houses at River Lea on the third Sunday of April, May, Septem- The Grand Island Historical Society — an all-volunteer ber, October and November, usually 2-4 p.m. group — has done a good job preserving and enhancing the It also holds Christmas-themed events in December interior of River Lea. Above is the staircase from the first which often feature vintage fashion shows, and a Victorian floor to the second, where the bedrooms were. tea in the spring. For details, email the Society at gihistoricalsociety @verizon.net, or check its Facebook page.

Allen built a resort on Grand Island Lewis Falley Allen built a sum- mer resort on 45 acres of his Grand Island holdings and he named it Fal- conwood because of the number of hawks and eagles who nested in large trees near the river bank. The Queen Anne-style Falcon- wood Club, pictured at right, opened on June 19, 1858. Its 12-foot veran- dahs ran the full length of the site that boasted an elegant bar, bowling alley, assembly hall and guest rooms. Its wharf projected 110 feet into the river. Sadly, it burned down in 1882. PagePage 66 The Allentown Neighbor / Summer 2017 Three new businesses open this spring A restaurant, a second-hand store and a hair salon have cle, moving here from Amherst St. “It’s not a typical thrift opened in Allentown this spring. shop,” says manager Michel Warner. “We have furniture, Falley Allen, a restaurant and bar at 204 Allen St., for- lamps, pictures, records books and kitchen articles, all mer site of Rust Belt Books and La Te Da Restaurant, has clean and good quality.” opened with an eclectic “American contemporary” menu: The shop is open Wednesday through Saturday from dinner entrees both well-known and unusual, flat-bread noon to 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. Fridays. The shop is entered pizza, burgers and sandwiches. Food is served every day through the Wadsworth Street door. from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. The bar open from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. The shop is a non-profit operation, staffed by volun- It’s named for Lewis Falley Allen whose name is pre- teers, raising money for an HIV-AIDS organization. Dona- served in Allen Street and Allentown. Joe Gugino and tions are welcome. Christopher Baker are the owners. The chef is Chris Hair by Jose has opened at 495 Franklin St., taking Daigler. Kelsey Canzoneri is manager. Call 474-2903, visit over the space of Image Hair Salon operated by Kathy www.farleyallen.com. Knight, who has retired. Owner Jose Del Valle serves men The Serendipity Thrift Shoppe has opened in the and women, Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 to 5 p.m. basement of First Presbyterian Church, 1 Symphony Cir- Call 424-2505, visit www.hairbyhose.net. Two long-time businessmen pass away in March Two long-time Allen Street businessmen died recently: boutique owner Lonnie B. Harrell, 74, and restaurateur Da- vid C. Forness, 77. Harrell, who died March 22, operated Lonnie B’ Beads at 81 Allen for 18 years with his wife of 50 years, Willa Dean Harrell, selling handmade jewelry, drums, home dé- cor and body oils. He was a jewelry maker, poet, singer, songwriter, guitar player and an active member of St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church. Born in Mississippi, he moved to Buffalo in 1965, mar- Lonnie B Harrell David C. Forness ried his high school sweetheart and raised three daughters. When they finished college, he started taking courses him- self at age 55 at the . He graduated He also at various points owned the Buffalo House on Cum Laude in 1999 with majors in American Studies and Franklin Street, Hemingway’s on Pearl Street, Birchfield’s African Studies. on Main Street. A month after his death, nine poems about him by fel- He held a B.A. in education and a master’s in school low Buffalo poets ran in the Buffalo Challenger. administration from UB, where he played on the basketball Forness, who died March 11, owned the Alley Cat bar team. He taught for 17 years in the Buffalo schools while and restaurant, 199 Allen. Years earlier, he owned two oth- working at night as a bartender and manager at various er Allen Street bars, Gabriel’s Gate and the former Me- venues, learning the bar and restaurant business. He is sur- gan’s Irish Pub. vived by a daughter. Both Lonnie B’ and Alley Cat remain open. The Allentown Neighbor / Summer 2017 Page 7

Barbara Hart closes studio on Allen St. Barbara Hart has closed Studio Hart, 65 Allen St., after more than a decade to enjoy a less hectic life and concentrate on developing her own artistic talent. She opened her shop with high hopes − just in time for the 2006 Octo- ber Surprise snowstorm, “and then the stock market tumbled,” she recalled. She had come to Buffalo about six months earlier with her husband Dan- iel and their two children when he be- came executive director of the Buffalo The studio, top, and Little People, left. Philharmonic Orchestra. She had long been a maker of cus- bezzled money to pay gambling debts. tom jewelry, but Studio Hart began “Matt got (U.S. Rep. Brian) Higgins to primarily as a photo gallery, many of bail us out.” the pieces from Louisiana, where Bar- Hart now has a studio in Tri-Main bara is from and where she met her center, but it’s a workplace, not a husband. Out-of-town photos, however store. She’s expanded her carving into artistic, weren’t big sellers. Business larger wood figurines and “it’s just lit improved when she connected with a fire under me in painting, sculpting local photographers and artists. and exploring,” she said. She also began crafting art from Recently she’s been making art out wood. Her Little People have been a of criminal mug shots. “I’m all about big hit with collectors. human faces,” she said. “Different She credits Elizabeth Samuels of ways of looking at people, examining Indigo Art and a few other gallery Former Association presidents Matt elements of what makes them human.” owners for coming up with the idea of Ryan and Ed Castine were very sup- Hart enjoyed her decade of looking Allentown First Friday Gallery Walks portive, she said, and paid for develop- out on “bohemian, quirky, funky” Al- to boost awareness of Allen Street’s ment of a First Friday logo. len Street. “I loved the street personali- art retailers and increase business. Hart A crisis arose in 2010, when a ties,” she said, “and my fellow busi- became heavily involved, organizing promised grant from the Arts Council ness people.” First Friday events and taking a seat on of Buffalo and Erie County never She worries that as the neighbor- the Allentown Association board of came through after money had already hood gentrifies and rents go up, Al- directors. been spent on Gallery Walks. The Arts len’s unique shops will be replaced Council’s executive director had em- with “Subway and Starbucks.”

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Page 8 T he Al- Calendar of Summer events Allendale Theater, 203 Allen St. Theatre of Youth pre- Davis, Elgar, Walton, with Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, sents Elephant and Piggie’s “We are in a Play,” for age 4 June 3, 8 p.m., June 4, 2:30 p.m.; Pops Series, Broadway and up, June 3, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. New season begins Sept. Comedy Tonight, June 10, 8 p.m. For tickets call 885-5000 30. For information and tickets, call 884-4400, see or see www.bpo.org. www.theatreofyouth.org. Nina Freudenheim Gallery, Hotel Lenox, 140 North Allentown Association, 61 College St. Board of Direc- St. Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays by tors, July 11, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. Litter Mob, June 15, July 20, appointment. Kyle Butler, paintings, through June 21. A Aug. 17, 6.p.m. Allen West Festival, June 10, 10 a.m. to 7 group exhibition June 22 to July 28. Gallery reopens in p.m.; June 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information call 881- September. For information call 882-5777. 1024, see www.allentown.org. 125 Art Collective, 125 Elmwood Ave. Tuesday Art Dialogue Gallery, 5 Linwood Ave., Tuesday to through Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Mark Freeland retrospec- Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Orig- tive, June 2 to 30. John Flowers paintings and photography, inal automobile advertising from 1911. For information July 1, 6-10 p.m. “Transmorgafier,” works of Chris Main, call 885-2251, see artdialoguegallery.com. July 7 to 25. Works by Mermaid, July 27 to Aug. 3. For Artists Group Gallery, 1 Linwood Ave. Tuesday information call 248-1155, see www.125artcollective.com. through Friday, 11 a.m. Botanical Artists, June 2 to July 7. Pausa Art House, 19 Wadsworth St., Art, music, enter- Annual brunch at Saturn Club, June 11, 10 a.m. Trilogies tainment café, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, from 6 p.m. to XXV, works of Pat Fortunato, Steven Ketterer and Mark midnight. Performances at 7 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fri- Kirkland, July 14 to Aug. 18; Victor Schanchuk, life’s days and Saturdays, jazz except where noted. Jon Lehning work, Aug. 25 to Sept. 29. For information, call, 885-2251 Quartet, June 2; Volver Quartet, June 3; Trio Payazzo, June or see wnyag.com. 8; Hot Club, June 9; Jack Bacon and Morgan St. Stompers, Betty’s restaurant, 370 Virginia St. at College St. June 10; the Bards, folk, classical, pop, June 15; Star Peo- “Itching” new works by Kate Simonds, May 22 to July 23. ple with Miles Davis, June 16 and July 21; My Cousin Tine, June 17; Low String Fest, classical, jazz, pop, June Buen Vivir gallery, 148 Elmwood Ave, Tuesday to 22; opening reception for exhibit of prints by Kathleen Friday, 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. For Sherin, June 23; the Fascinators, pop, June 24; Beatles Jazz information call 931-5833, see Buenvivirgallery.org. Quartet, June 29; Bobby Militello Quartet, June 30; Caba- Buffalo Big Print gallery, 78 Allen St. Monday ret Big Band, July 6; Tom McDermott, July 14; Soul Col- through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Cryptic Crayon: Color lective, July 15; Kate Miner Quintet, July 22. No reserva- Mania,” works of Ryan Hoerner, June 2 to 30. “Photo- tions. For information call 697-9069. See Synthesis,” photography by Liesl Keyser, July 7 to 31. www.pausaarthouse.com. “Prints for Paws,” photographs of pets by Marlee Coultere, Pine Apple Company, 224 Allen St., Wednesday, to benefit animal rescue, Aug. 4 to 28; reception Aug. 4, 6 Thursday, noon to 6 p.m.; Friday, Saturday, noon to 9 p.m., to 9 p.m. For information call 884-1777. Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Pride-themed show, to June 30; El Museo, 91 Allen St., Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 Floral paintings by Rebecca Flanders, July 7 to Aug. 31. p.m. “Beyond the Borders of School,” June 2 to 24; second Call 275-3648. annual members’ exhibition, July 7 to 29; new paintings by Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Ruby Orcutt, Aug. 4 to 26. Works by Millie Chen, Aug. 4 (Wilcox Mansion), 641 Delaware Ave. Hours, Monday, through 26. For information, call 464-4692. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 First Friday Gallery Tours, Allentown galleries will a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Tour have extended evening hours, some with new exhibits and of homes, June 16, 5 to 9 p.m. Coloring night, June 6, Aug. receptions, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4. See Allentown First Fri- 1, 5:30 p.m. Teddy Bear story hour, June 17, Aug. 22, 11 day Gallery Walk on Facebook. a.m. TRivia night, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m. Indigo gallery, 74 Allen St., Tuesday to Friday, noon to Speaker night, June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, 6 p.m.; Teddy 5 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. For information, call 984- Bear picnic, July 27, 11 a.m. For information, call 884- 9572. 0095 or see www.trsite.org. Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 220 North St. The events calendar is compiled by Pete Carroll. His 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except Mondays, “Russia in Transi- email address is: [email protected]. tion, 1875-1925,” through Aug. 31. For information call 885-4139. , Buffalo Philharmonic Orches- tra, Classical Series, Belshazzar’s Feast, Peter Maxwell Page 9

282 North St. mansion Put your historic house for sale at $750,000 on Holiday Tour of Homes?

The mansion at 282 With summer just starting, it’s hard to think about next Christ- North Street is on the mas season, but that’s just what the Association would like every market, listed at $750,000. homeowner member to do. It has 5,100 square feet Specifically, to consider opening your house as part of a of space with three bed- Secrets of Allentown Holiday Tour of Homes on the afternoon of rooms, five bathrooms, a Sunday, Dec. 3. green house and a library. It can be gratifying to have your beautiful home shown to sub- It was the long-time urbanites and others who may have walked past it and wondered home of Allen and Mari- how its interior looks, who lives in it, and what life is like in a lyn McTaggert. Allen died historic district in the middle of the city. several years ago, and The tour will last from noon to 4 p.m., starting at the Theodore Marilyn died last year. Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, which is co-sponsor The mansion was built in 1888, and much of of the event with the Association. Last year the tour came off very its original beauty is intact. well, praised by tourists and homeowners alike. But Allen McTaggart was an architect, and Volunteers will be posted in each home to guide people in 1975 – before Allentown became the city’s through and to pass out plastic booties if the weather isn’t dry. first historic district – he renovated it with mod- The Association has held home tours many times over the years, ern exterior features that later would not have and no theft or injury has ever occurred. Nevertheless, an insur- been allowed. ance policy will be in place. The interior is filled with interesting modern Please call the Association at 881-1024 if you would like to elements placed in contrast with the origi- participate and support the TR Site and your neighborhood organ- nal historic natural wood, and trim and plaster ization. moldings. By the way, the TR Site will be holding its seventh annual Originally the property lot extended south Twilight Tour of Homes 5-9 p.m. on Friday, June 16. This is a onto Arlington Place. 15 Arlington was built relaxed go-at-your-own-pace walking tour that features interior in 1898 as the guest house to the mansion. access to historic homes in the Chapin and Lincoln Parkway The house at 11 Arlington is on a lot that neighborhood. For details go to www.trsite.org and click on the was part of the mansion’s gardens. “events” tab.

The Allentown Association: Serving Buffalo’s Great Historic Neighborhood for 50 + years

Incorporated in 1963 as a 501(c)3 charitable not-for profit tify the neighborhood; to encourage historic preservation community organization. Our Mission Statement: and property maintenance; to promote appropriate The only purpose of The Allentown Association is to business development; to fight crime, and to protect and serve its community. It does that through efforts to beau- enhance Allentown’s unique urban ambiance. OFFICERS: DIRECTORS: Rabener, Patrick Ryan, Ryan Executive Director: President: Seth Amman Christopher Brown, Bob Fink, Stearns, Max Stephen, Eliza- Andrew Eisenhardt Vice Presidents: Gretchan Grobe, Stanton beth Switzer, Sarah Warner Andrew Pace Hudson, Christina Kneis, Ex-officio (non voting): Outreach coordinator: Jonathan White Kelly Martin, Dennis Pete Carroll, Caitlin Crowell, Laine Walnicki Treasurer: Kristie White Martinez, Ekua Mends-Aidoo, Brian Gould, Richard Haynes, Secretary: Jillian Stiefel Christopher Poole, Kevin Elizabeth Licata, Adam Sokol The Allentown Neighbor The newsletter is published quarterly; mailed to members and others, and distributed for free at retail venues in Allentown.

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For updates, follow on Twitter @AllentownAssoc and like the Association on Facebook. Page 10 Preservation watch Some of each: , , Some successes, a disappointment, and a couple of un- certainties have marked preservation efforts in the neigh- borhood this spring. • Rather derelict buildings at 134 and 136 North Pearl St. will get new life. The Buffalo Preservation Board ap- proved plans to put a total of eight apartments in them and build a 9-car parking lot on what’s now a grassy area on the south side of the lot. A three-story masonry building at 134 in the rear of the lot will hold two one-bedroom apartments on the first floor and one two-bedroom unit on each of the upper floors. Outside, masonry will be repointed, old vinyl windows will be replaced with aluminum ones, a fire escape will be re- moved, and non-original doors will be replaced. Inside, entry stairs will be rebuilt to meet modern building codes. Closer to the street, the two-story frame house at 136 will be renovated with two apartments on each floor. The project is under the direction of Louis Design Solu- 134 and 136 North Pearl St. are in line for restoration. tions Architecture LLC. • The Preservation Board voted 8-0 to authorize demoli- The Preservation Board approved the plans, which calls tion of 15 Allen St. except for its Allen Street façade, for restoring the four wood-fluted columns in front of the which is to be preserved in way that will still require ap- mansion with cast-iron decorations and Roman Corinthian proval. capitals on top, building a new outdoor patio, and re- Chairman Paul McDonnell told Adam Sokol, architect landscaping. for owner May Wong, to submit an engineering plan for Pyramid Brokerage Co. has the property listed at the demo and façade-saving that may also be accompanied $750,000. by the design for the replacement structure. • Construction of a three-story apartment building on The 8-0 vote came after a 5-3 vote to deny demolition the narrow lot at 500 Franklin St. is still a possibility. without any conditions. Architect/developer Matt Moscati tore down a fire- Board member Don Gilbert reminded the board that the damaged building on the property in 2014 and got Preser- Allentown Association had opposed demolition. Pete Car- vation Board approval for a new three-story 16-unit apart- roll, chair of the Association’s Housing and Historic ment building on the site. Preservation Committee, said the Association had not Construction bids came in too high, so Moscati paved changed its position, although it had not been asked to re- the site for a temporary parking lot. consider it. He said the Association’s main concern was “The project is being rebid for a third time to see if con- that a property owner could ask for a demolition and prom- struction prices have come down,” Moscati said. “I am ise to build a beautiful building, but then could say financ- committed to building the apartments in that location but ing didn’t come through and the neighborhood could wind not at inflated costs.” up with a parking lot. He said bank financing is in place and “the only re- Carroll, Sokol and Mrs. Wong shook hands afterward. maining piece to the puzzle is reasonable cost of construc- Sokol said this was the best outcome they could expect, tion.” and indicated they had no hard feelings and will cooperate The building will have underground parking for 12 cars, with the Association. tenant storage rooms and a rooftop patio for tenants. Apart- • The former Roxy's nightclub at 884 Main St. had ments will have in-unit laundries. Those on the third floor been in line for extensive renovations, but now work on it will have skylights. has stopped and it’s for sale. • The saga to save 198 North St. continues. Owner Peter A. Rouff, a real estate developer and To- The brick Second Empire home was built in 1870 with nawanda orthodontist, had planned to convert the three- a common connecting wall to a twin at 196 North that was story masonry mansion built in 1883 into a mix of restau- torn down about 50 years later for construction of the Hyde rant, offices and apartments. Park apartment building. Continued on next page The Allentown Neighbor / Spring 2017 Page 11

You can meet with police June 12 in Day’s Park By RIK WHITAKER • Fire department arson investigators are continuing Allentown residents are invited to meet with B District their probe of recent Allentown trash tote fires, but the inci- police officers in Day’s Park at 6 p.m., Monday, June 12. dents appear to have been random acts of vandalism. Feel free to bring a lawn chair along with your questions • Crowd and noise control on Allen Street remains a and concerns. priority, Gramaglia said, noting that additional officers B District Chief Joseph Gramaglia told a community have been dispatched on weekends. meeting in May that compared with a year ago, gang- Residents with video surveillance systems can help related shootings and homicides are up in the precinct and solve street crime by registering with the police. Registra- citywide, fueled in part by challenges and insults posted on tion is online and simple and only takes a few minutes. social media and by the infusion of guns through “straw” There is no cost and your personal information is confiden- purchases. tial. Google “Buffalo Safe Cam” for details. While the percentage of cases closed and arrests made Community Police Officers for Allentown and part of have improved, he said investigating officers are often Linwood are JeanAnne Sharpe ([email protected]) and hampered by a lack of cooperation from potential witness- Joseph Szafranski ([email protected]). You can reach es. them by telephone at 851-5002. Regarding crime in Allentown: Always dial 911 for emergencies, but for non- • The March 30 shooting of a man and woman on upper emergencies (parking violations, blocked driveways etc.), Park Street remains under investigation, although one per- dial 853-2222. son has been arrested on gun possession charges. Chief For graffiti vandalism, file a report at 311 and send an Gramaglia characterized the incident involving three peo- e-mail and picture attachment with date and location to ple as a “drunken domestic issue.” Joyce Emke of the Buffalo anti-graffiti task force, at • Among seven narcotics raids in the district in March [email protected]. and April, two were in Allentown, at 346 and 486 Franklin Rik Whitaker, chair of the Association’s Crime & Safe- St. Drugs were seized and arrests made. ty Awareness Committee, can be messaged at [email protected]. Association is always fighting ‘demolition by neglect’ Continued from previous page Well-to-do people lived in it in its early years. Later it became a rooming house. It’s been vacant for at least a decade, suffering from neglect with roof leaks, missing shingles and water infiltration. It’s been in and out of Buffalo Housing Court numerous times. The company that owned it and the Hyde Park, Page North LLC/Morrison Family, paid $8,000 in fines recently. Now there’s a new owner, Matthew Cherry of Roches- ter doing business as MC 198 North LLC/Glendale Devel- opment LLC. He met last Nov. 14 with the Association’s Housing & Historic Perseveration Committee, which gave him an ar- chitectural/engineering report and a budget projection for restoration that had been commissioned by the previous owner and the Association through Syracuse Engineers. Mr. Cherry said he had no plans for the property and needed to consider what to do. After five months had passed with no word from him, Association Vice President Andrew J. Pace wrote to his attorney asking that Mr. Cherry share what his plans are. “Demolition of 198 North Street is not an option,” Pace wrote. The Association is adamant that demolition-by- neglect will not happen, either. Pace has asked city build- ing inspectors to again look at 198 North, so it may end up 198 North St. has a new owner, but so far, not a new story. in housing court again. It may end up in housing court again. Page 12

Neighborhood news notes . . .

Students from and D’Youville College, left, and the Universi- UB students along with staff volunteer Tracy Aladeen spent ty at Buffalo, right, helped with clean-up chores this spring. the morning cleaning the front, side and rear yard of the As- On Thursday, April 21, eight D'Youville students braved cold sociation’s 61 College St. headquarters. They cleared fallen rain to assist with the montly Allentown Litter Mob. After- tree branches, raked leaves and debris, pulled weeds, filling wards, Fat Bob's Smokehouse on Virginia Place hosted them two blue bins and over a dozen contractor bags. with soda and tons of appetizers. On Saturday, April 9, eight

Association wins $500 at YIMBY The award money will be used to enhance landscaping The Association won $500 for attracting the most visi- at 61 College St. tors to the Buffalo YIMBY conference, held April 29 in the YIMBY was sponsored by the Board of Block Clubs of Tri-Main Center. Buffalo & Erie County, the city’s Division of Citizen Ser- Sustainability, grassroots citizen action, neighborhood vices, and Tri-Main. Organizers hope to make it an annual improvement and enhancing urban lifestyles were among event. topics the “Yes in My Back Yard” event explored through presentations, brainstorming, creative problem-solving ses- ‘Grillin’ for Grass’ is June 14 th sions and one-on-one discussions. “Grillin’ for Grass,” the 4 annual chicken barbecue by Hundreds of people attended and about 50 groups took the Days Park Block Club, is set 3-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, part. To name a few: PUSH Green, Citizens for Regional June 14, in the park. Transit, the University Heights Tool Library, the Buffalo All proceeds go to the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conserv- Architecture Foundation, GObike Buffalo, the BNMC Ro- ancy for upkeep of the park. tary Club, the West Side Economic Development Initiative Tickets are $10 in advance for sale at Elmwood Village and Groundwork Buffalo. Charter School or at brownpapertickets.com or $12 day of As people registered, organizers asked them what had the event. most attracted them to YIMBY, and the No. 1 response Food can be eaten on site or to go. A vegetarian selec- was the Allentown Association. tion is available, but only by advance order. The halls certainly weren’t swarming with people from our little neighborhood. It must be that Buffalonians know Putting some numbers on lead exposure and admire what the Association does: First Fridays, Allen In the Winter issue of The Allentown Neighbor, a story West and Fall festivals, Litter Mob, Secrets, a good web warned about the dangers of lead exposure in historic presence, and a record of promoting beautification, crime homes. Now a major study by Reuters lists Buffalo as a prevention, historic preservation and business develop- lead-contamination hot spot and puts some numbers on the ment. They know the Association has helped our neighbor- problem by Zip Code. hood succeed, and must wonder what they can learn from In 14201, which includes all of Allentown from the us. west side of Delaware Avenue, 24.2% of 1,518 children tested showed elevated levels of lead in their blood. In Page 13

14202, which includes Allentown east of Delaware, 10% of Membership is open to any woman over the age of 18 258 had elevated levels. Of course, those Zip Codes in- who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the Ameri- clude much more territory than Allentown. can Revolution. DAR defines a “patriot” as one who pro- And there are plenty of city Zip Codes that are much vided service or direct assistance in achieving America’s worse. To the east in 14211 and 14212 and in the far West independence. Side 14213 Zips, more than 40% of kids had elevated lev- els. 185 Allen St. sells for $740,000 In Elmwood Village, 30.2% of 613 kids in 14209 and Buffalo Rising broke the story May 16 that 185 Allen 20.3% of 537 in 14222 had elevated levels. St., the two-story building next to Cantina Loco that has been vacant for a decade has a new owner. The Right Way Bulk trash collections set for August Inc., affiliated with Cantina Loco co-owner Jay Allentown is among the first neighborhoods scheduled Mackiewicz bought it for $740,000. Canadians Michael for the autumn round of bulk trash collection – so early that and Cecile Cramer were the sellers. it won’t even be autumn yet. The Association posted the story to its Facebook page It’s set Aug. 6 for the tiny part of Allentown in the El- and it got more than 4,400 views in two days, probably licott Council District; Aug. 13 for the bulk of the neigh- because it’s been puzzling everyone why such a great loca- borhood in the Fillmore District, and Aug. 20 for the little tion with additional open space at its side and rear has been slice in the Niagara District. empty for so long. Trash should go to the curb on these Sundays in piles Several business people over the years have tried to rent no larger than 12 feet long, 3 feet high, and 3 feet wide. No or buy the building without success. electronics, hazardous waste or tires are allowed. Electronics such as TVs and computers can be dropped In other news . . . off at the Seneca Street Garage, 1120 Seneca St., weekdays • The Elmwood Village Association in April named 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on the first Saturday of each month 8 Ashley Smith its new executive director. She joins EVA a.m. to 2 p.m. from University’s Rudin Center for Transporta- For hazardous waste such as oil-based paints, solvents tion Policy and Management where she was a research as- and pesticides, the city schedules special drop-off events. sistant. Before that, she worked for EVA as interim execu- Call 311 for more information. tive director and earlier as community engagement manag- And tires can be dropped off at the Broadway Garage, er. She replaces Tony Maggiotto, who was on the job for 197 Broadway, on July 29 and Sept. 9, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. less than six months.

th • The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus hired Marc DAR chapter marking 125 anniversary Pope as community program manager to handle communi- The Katharine Pratt Horton Buffalo Chapter of the Na- ty engagement initiatives and oversee programs that benefit tional Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 477 th residents, particularly within a one-mile radius of the Delaware Ave., is celebrating its 125 anniversary. BNMC. He is a former community liaison for state Sen. 44 The national non-profit, non- Timothy Kennedy, D-Buffalo, and will focus on outreach political volunteer women’s service to small businesses owned by women, minorities and veter- organization was founded in 1890 ans. and the Buffalo chapter two years later. Correction “We have several exciting events There was an error in the Spring edition of The Allen- on the schedule this year to celebrate town Neighbor in the story about funding being in place to our anniversary,” said Barbara Whit- restore the tower of First Presbyterian Church. One Sym- ney, the chapter’s regent. “We’ll phony Circle Inc. is not the technical owner of the church conclude the year with a gala on buildings and property. The Presbytery of Western New Nov. 11 − Veterans Day. This is York is. One Symphony Circle is a non-profit eligible to appropriate because supporting our veterans is one of the receive foundation and government funds, which religious DAR's most important efforts.” organizations are not. The chapter also offers awards for its annual Good Citi- zen and Flag of the essay contests. “Members also present flags to welcome new citizens during naturalization ceremonies. In the last three years alone we’ve presented 1,400 flags,” she said. “We support six schools for disadvantaged children, and each year help many women document their ancestry to a supporter of the American Revolution.” Page 14 The Allentown Neighbor / Summer 2017

Work will proceed one block at time, each block taking about 2 months

Continued from Page One budget, so those funds will be used on torn up. The driving lanes, sidewalks, Allen itself. curbs, light poles, trees – everything – A sixth public meeting will be will be removed. Then the new ele- scheduled to present final project de- ments will be installed – all this taking tails. But these are the major elements at least two months per block. of the design, some of which have While that is going on, the one-way been known for more than a year: residential streets at the end of each Vehicle traffic lanes will be 11 feet block under construction will be tem- wide, up from 9 or 10 feet currently. porarily made two-way, probably los- Normal curbs will be eliminated, ing a lane of parking until work is replaced by gently sloping “mountable done on that block of Allen and the curbs.” intersections can be reopened. From those new curbs, different Of course, this will inconvenience shades of concrete will delineate first each block of merchants and residents an 8-foot-wide parking area; then a 4- Street elements like bicycle racks will in turn, as the work proceeds up the foot-wide elements area for bollards, incorporate the circled “A” symbol. street. But the city thinks this is the lampposts, bicycle racks, fire hydrants, fastest method with the least overall trash containers, ticket machines, inconvenience. benches, plantings and trees; and then New trees will be good size – 2½- “We want the contractors to go in, an 8-foot-wide pedestrian sidewalk. to 3-inch caliper trunks – and planted do the work fast, and get out,” Finn There will be 150 bollards in all to in bigger spaces for proper irrigation. said. keep cars in their parking zone. They And the trees will be a mixed variety Kelly Thompson of Bergmann As- will be locked in place but moveable to help avoid future deforestation dis- sociates, the design consultants on the by the city, so that the Association or a asters such as the city suffered from project, said there will be a website merchant can temporarily eliminate Dutch Elm disease and the emerald updated with progress reports and a some parking for a special outside ash borer. hotline with somebody to answer event such as a sidewalk sale or a fes- There will probably be two kinds questions and take complaints. tival. of benches: granite ones at the end of “We’ll be as flexible as we can,” Downsizing outdoor cafes some of the tree pits, and metal ones. Finn said. “But you can’t make an Allen is narrow − only a 62-foot Still to be decided: exactly which omelet without breaking an egg.” right-of-way to accommodate every- colors the shaded concrete delineations More money now available thing – so some sidewalk cafes at bars will be, and what style of trash con- It’s been known all along that the and restaurants will have to be rebuilt tainers will be used (no more spin first phase of the project wouldn’t get smaller so as not to crowd pedestrians. bins). all the way to Wadsworth. But it will The street’s twin-headed lampposts The city wants the Buffalo Sewer go farther than Franklin Street, as had will be replaced by 16-foot-tall Florin- Authority to put money into its next been projected originally. Now it will tine-style posts topped with a single budget to replace Allen’s main sewer go at least to Delaware Avenue. That’s Tudor-style LED head. At intersec- line and connecting lines as work pro- because it now has more money be- tions, though, the light heads will be ceeds down the street. That’s to avoid hind it. on arm extensions over the street for having the new surfaces dug up any First, the state allocated $600,000 vehicle safety reasons. Engineers will time soon. from Round VI of its Regional Eco- study how many lampposts will be And in 2019 . . . nomic initiative. needed to illuminate Allen’s current Still to come: Phase Two, finishing Then the city put together a $13 darker spots. The city will retain the the project up to Wadsworth Street. million project that will commence in twin-headed posts for possible reuse Hopefully that will start some time in 2019 to repave Main Street from on Wadsworth or side streets. 2019. Finn has said in the past that he Goodell Street to Humboldt Parkway. The names of side streets will be wasn’t worried about getting money That means that the $500,000 to imprinted on the sidewalk at each in- for that. He said phased construction $800,000 needed for improvements to tersection as well as on signs from funding was typical, that the return of Main Street at Allen will no longer lampposts. Those signs and most street cars to Main Street has been funded come out of the Allen Street Extension elements will incorporate the circled block-by-block. Allentown “A”. The Allentown Neighbor / Summer 2017 Page 15

Some rain-canceled events from May will be re-set for other First Fridays Continued from Page One and Folkfaces teaming up to create an On a small performance stage at interactive music experience on recy- Wadsworth and Hudson, family- cling bins − fun for kids and adults. friendly musical acts and buskers will The University Heights Tool Li- perform thanks to the assistance of the brary explaining its impact on city Infringement Festival. neighborhoods and signing people up “We have always been happy to for tool-lending membership. have buskers and non-amplified musi- Team Razor Wire painting a mural cians at our bohemian and inclusive wall that people can help with. festival,” said Association Executive Reddy Bikeshare showing off its Director Andrew Eisenhardt. “The acts app-accessible fleet of bicycles. will be spaced with quiet times for the The Coalition of Positively enjoyment of residents, guests, and Charged People explaining the proper artisans selling their wares.” ways to recycle used batteries with FIRST FRIDAYS their Amazing Battery Chute. The June 2 Allentown First Friday Knit in Public Buffalo working on Gallery Walk will be highlighted by a public arts knitting project, which people are welcome to join. Seth Amman holds $1,000 awarded by Chroma, an LGBTQ-centered art and the Awesome Foundation for music event that’s part of Pride Week. Mj Myers creating chalk murals “Rainbows on Allen.” The Association won $1,000 from using the street as his canvas. And the Awesome Foundation to paint there’ll be jumbo chalk on hand so anyone can create, too. Last year events were held at nearly rainbow crosswalks or other rainbows 100 sites. on Allen Street pavement in coopera- Ultra Hoops getting people hula- hooping. It calls itself “a non-commercial, tion with the Pride Center of WNY. non-hierarchical endeavor dedicated to Since Allentown is generally consid- There’ll be several other street events, as well. As each First Friday experimental, controversial, and anti- ered the center of the area’s LGBTQ establishment artwork of all forms.” community, the “Rainbows on Allen” approaches, check out “Allentown First Friday Gallery Walk” on Face- It says it’s “dedicated to the belief project is meant to project a vision of that art has a greater purpose than opportunity and inclusiveness. book for details. Gallery Walks are funded in part by simply to entertain or simply to make At Pine Apple Company, 224 Al- a quick buck.” len, there’ll be music, entertainment the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Gov. Cuomo The festival features happenings in and creative Unicorn-inspired artwork these categories: visual art, dance, on display. and the State Legislature, and adminis- tered by Arts Services Initiative of film/video, literary, music, street/ Art Dialogue Gallery, 1 Linwood outdoor, and theatre. But Infringement Ave., will open an exhibit WNY. INFRINGEMENT won’t reject work that doesn’t fall “Automobiles, the Golden Age of Ad- th neatly into one of those. vertising in Print,” showcasing ads The 14 year of the Buffalo In- fringement Festival runs July 27 to Organizers are still working on this featured in issues of Life magazine year’s schedule, which they expect to from 1911. Among them, from the Aug. 6 in venues centered in Allen- town, but elsewhere in the city as well. publish June 15. For details, go to Pierce-Arrow Co., the Baker Motor- www.infringebuffalo.org. Vehicle Co. (the Baker electric car), Oldsmobile, the Nordyke & Maron Co. and the Peerless Motor Car Co. The exhibit continues through July 28. Heavy rain forced cancellation of outdoor attractions at the May 5 First Friday. As many as possible will be rescheduled for the June 2, July 7 and Aug. 4 First Fridays. Among them: City of Buffalo's Buffalo Recy- cles "34 and More" program THE ALLENTOWN ASSOCIATION, INC. Non-Profit Organization 61 College Street U.S. POSTAGE Buffalo, New York 14201 PAID BUFFALO, N.Y. PEREMIT NO. 266

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